Midweek Manual, “Worship as a Lifestyle”
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SERIES: Midweek Manual
TITLE: Worship as a Lifestyle
SPEAKER: Pastor Steph Garasic
Scriptures—
Exodus 20:2-5; John 4:21-24; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 4:10; Revelation 4:11
Summary—
This week’s message reminded us that worship isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. We’re always worshipping something, and the real question is what or who has our attention. From Exodus 20 and John 4, we see that God desires worship that’s genuine, not about a place, ritual, or performance, but about the posture of our hearts. We’re challenged to identify the idols in our lives—whether career, relationships, or even good things like ministry—and surrender them to God. As we fix our attention on Him, He transforms us from the inside out, making us more like Him.
Key Takeaways—
Worship is more than singing; it's assigning value and priority in our lives
Idolatry is worship aimed wrongly, giving attention to anything above God
True worship involves sacrificing for what we love most
Worship should be in spirit and truth, with authenticity and a right heart posture
Our bodies should align with our worship, demonstrating our surrender
Worship is a daily reorientation of our hearts towards God
We become like what we worship, so fixing our eyes on Jesus transforms us
Discussion Questions—
How does knowing that we are always worshiping something—rather than just created to worship at certain times—change the way you think about worship in your everyday life?
In what ways might you be unknowingly worshiping modern-day idols, and how can you redirect that attention and affection toward God?
What does it mean to you personally to “worship in spirit and in truth,” as Jesus described to the Samaritan woman?
How might viewing your body as a “living sacrifice” change the way you approach worship, both in church and in everyday life?
How does the concept of worship as sacrifice challenge your current understanding and practice of worship?
What are some practical ways we can fix our attention on God amidst the distractions and competing demands of our culture?
In what ways can we cultivate a lifestyle of worship that goes beyond Sunday services and permeates every aspect of our lives?
Practical Application—
Daily Reflection: Set aside time each day this week to reflect on what captured your attention and affection. Journal about how you can redirect that focus to God.
Posture Practice: During your personal prayer time, experiment with different physical postures (kneeling, lifting hands, etc.) and reflect on how it impacts your connection with God.
Everyday Worship: Choose one routine activity (e.g., commuting, housework) and intentionally approach it as an act of worship this week. Share your experience with the group next time.
Closing Prayer—
Father, thank You for reminding us that worship is more than what we do—it’s who we are. Help us to see the things in our lives that compete for our attention and lay them down before You. Teach us to worship You in spirit and in truth, not just with our words but with our whole lives. As we fix our eyes on You, shape us to become more like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
